The Clark County Medical Society is now accepting nominations for its twelfth annual Winged Heart Awards. Established in 2013 by former CCMS President Dr. George Alexander, the awards recognize the outstanding contributions of nurses, health-focused nonprofit organizations and first responders throughout Clark County.
Community members are invited to submit nominations through May 15th, 2026, at www.ClarkCountyMedical.org/Winged-Heart-Awards/.
“The Winged Heart Awards bring our community together to celebrate the people who show up every day with compassion, skill and dedication,” said Dr. Alexander. “We encourage Southern Nevada residents to nominate someone who has truly made a difference in their life or the lives of others.”
Unlike many healthcare awards that focus on physicians and executives, the Winged Heart Awards shine a spotlight on frontline professionals and organizations making a direct impact on patient care and community wellness. Nominees are reviewed by the Clark County Medical Society Presidents’ Committee, which selects one honoree in each category.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- First responders must be actively serving in Clark County as paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers or firefighters
- Nurses must be currently practicing in a local hospital or healthcare setting and providing essential patient care
- Nonprofit organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) entities dedicated to improving health and wellness in Clark County
Since its inception, the Winged Heart Awards have recognized individuals and organizations whose dedication strengthens the health and wellbeing of Southern Nevada. Past honorees include local nurses, community-based nonprofits and first responders who have gone above and beyond in service to others.
Winners are selected by the CCMS’ Presidents’ Committee that includes George Alexander, MD (2012-13 president), Brad Isaacs, MD (2025-2026 president), Kathleen Benson, MD (2026-2027 president-elect), and Zoltan Mari, MD (2024-2025 president).
Winged Heart Award nominees will be honored during the CCMS 71st Annual Presidential Installation and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 20th, 2025, at the Wynn Resort.
Past Winged Heart Award winners include: Minnie Wood, NP (2025), Vegas For Athletes (2025), Trent W. Corwin, LV Fire & Rescue (2025), Physician Coalition of Southern Nevada (2024), Reygan Barbagallo (2024), Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Captain Beau McDougall (2023), Rose McDonald, NP (2023), the Empowered Program at Roseman University (2023), Firefighters of Southern Nevada Director Nino Galloway (2022), RN Manager of Southwest Medical Chrystal Rosenau, RN (2022), Hope for the City (2022), Kathy Johnson, RN (2021), SHARE Village in Las Vegas (2021), Sargent Charles Hendrick of City of Henderson Police Dept. (2021), Greg Peistrup, RN (2020), Firefighters of Southern Nevada Bun Foundation (2020), Walter West of Boulder City Fire Department (2020), Cassandra Trummel, RN (2019), Jewish Family Service Agency (2019), Dept. Fire Chief John Steinbeck (2019), LVMPD Officer Charleston Hartfield (2018), Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada (2018), Lynn Hansen, RN, (2018), Kelly Crawford, RN, (2017), Academy of Human Development (2017), Krystal Coffman, RN, (2016), Jalen’s Gift Foundation (2016), Tammy Wert, RN, (2015), and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (2015), Janet Maran, RN, (2014), and Cure 4 the Kids (2014).
About Clark County Medical Society
Established in 1955, the Clark County Medical Society is a professional organization of more than 1,600 physician, resident, and medical student members. The organization advocates for physicians and their patients in Southern Nevada, encouraging the delivery of quality health care within the community. For more information, visit www.ClarkCountyMedical.org or email Communications@ClarkCountyMedical.org.
